I have always loved the book The Velveteen Rabbit. The part about the Skin Horse (read it if you haven't) and being loved after you are no longer new and shiny is really what I think about people who help others. It isn't the degree, the length of time at my work, or my knowledge of treatment and diagnosis that makes me understand pain and fear a

Therapy is beneficial for everyone. Rather than viewing it as a flaw or means to an end, I prefer to see it as a beginning. This is an opportunity to better understand who you are and how you fit into this world. Positive changes and more meaningful relationships often sprout during the therapy process. Being able to look inward and face your pain

Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. If you are seeking therapy, you are probably in some kind of psychic or emotional distress. Perhaps you have been trying on your own or with your partner to resolve problems that are interfering with your ability to thrive. It is my duty to establish an environment in which you will feel nurtured

Are you experiencing depression or anxiety? You may have been feeling this way for a long time or recent events may be the cause..... Psychotherapy can help. ,Or are you concerned about a child who has been diagnosed with ADHD or learning disabilities, who is struggling in school and home, who is having trouble making and keeping friends. Play th

Between 3 and 6 million people are said to suffer with obsessive compulsive disorder or OCD in this country. It generally takes years and many tries at psychotherapies to find appropriate treatment. Talk treatments can complicate OCD symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT using primarily exposure response prevention or e/rp continues to be t

In my experience psychotherapy is a nuanced and personal experience. For some it affords the opportunity to resolve an immediate problem concerning work, school, family, or relationships. For others, it affords the time and space to work through longer standing struggles with mood, identity, feelings about self-worth and well being. It is my plac

Unsure about therapy? Check out an article I wrote for the Huffington Post about the common myths that cause hesitation to begin therapy: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yourtango/therapy-myths_b_7637096.html

I was trained in Brief therapy so I am skilled at short term counseling. I also have many clients who choose longer term coaching. I specialize in working with folks who are struggling with negative thought patterns, depression, anxiety, professionals, women and men with body image issues, eating disorders. I also use CBT to help address symptoms